2014 Chevrolet Volt reliability
The 2014 Chevrolet Volt has 93 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Volt years here — under the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
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The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (32 of 93), then Electrical system (27) and Fuel and propulsion system (19). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.
The 2013 Volt has 308 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2015 has 44 complaints, 4 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.
The complaint rate is complaints filed in this year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market 2014 Chevrolet Volt. How we count. Data as of .
Recalls (0)
No recalls on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Complaints by component (93 total)
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Complaints filed per year
Excerpts from recent NHTSA complaint filings
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"Rear view camera display experiences intermittent failures. The display only occasionally works when the car is placed in reverse. This has led to nearly impacting one or more pedestrians when the car is driven in…"
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"While driving 50mph on a 4 lane highway, propulsion reduced speed and engine unavailable message came on and the car immediately shut down, a car almost hit me because of it. I had to hurry up jump out and try and push…"
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"I was slowly maneuvering my car into my garage when the vehicle suddenly and unexpectedly surged forward, despite only lightly tapping the brake and not touching the accelerator. The car had been displaying the warning,…"
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"Propulsion power is reduced"
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"The contact son owns a 2014 Chevrolet Volt. The contact's daughter stated that while driving 40 MPH, the vehicle loss motive power without warning and the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to pull over to the side…"
NHTSA crash ratings
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
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| 2014 Chevrolet Volt 4 DR FWD | 5 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Stars are how this vehicle did in NHTSA crash tests. They are a safety result, separate from the complaint record. Not rated means that test was not run for this version.
Fuel economy
| Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Annual fuel cost |
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| Volt | 1.4L, 4-cyl | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Front-wheel drive | 35 | 40 | 37 MPG / 380 mi range | $2150 |
Specs and fitment
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA safety recall 15V-145 covers certain 2011-2013 Chevrolet Volt vehicles. If the driver exits without turning off the electrical system, the battery may drain low enough that the gasoline engine starts on its own to recharge. If the engine runs for an extended period in an enclosed space, carbon monoxide may build up, increasing the risk of personal injury. Remedy: dealers update engine management software to limit how long a stationary vehicle can remain ON, free of charge. NHTSA safety recall 18V-397 covers certain 2013 Volt vehicles where an HPCM2 update may have disabled cell balancing and caused a low-voltage condition; if voltage drops, the vehicle may lose propulsion. Remedy: dealers reprogram the HPCM2 free of charge; GM's number for this recall is 18215.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Volt reliable?
The 2014 Chevrolet Volt has 93 complaints with NHTSA after 13 years, or 5 per year. That is fewer complaints per year than most Volt years here — under the median of the other years, which is 10. NHTSA has no recalls on file for this model year.
What are common problems with a 2014 Chevrolet Volt?
The complaints owners file most often name Air bags (32 of 93), then Electrical system (27) and Fuel and propulsion system (19). Those filings include 5 that report a crash, 1 that reports a fire, and 2 that report an injury.
Is the 2014 Chevrolet Volt more reliable than the years next to it?
The 2013 Volt has 308 complaints, 11 per year, and the 2015 has 44 complaints, 4 per year. The 2014 has fewer complaints per year than the 2013. The 2014 has more complaints per year than the 2015.
Has the 2014 Chevrolet Volt been recalled?
NHTSA has no recalls on file for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2014 Chevrolet Volt?
Owners have filed 93 complaints about the 2014 Chevrolet Volt with NHTSA.
What mpg does a 2014 Chevrolet Volt get?
EPA-rated combined fuel economy for the 2014 Chevrolet Volt is 37 MPG. See the fuel economy table on this page for city and highway figures by engine and transmission.
How much oil does a Chevrolet Volt take?
First-generation US manuals list about 3.7 qt with filter (dexos1 5W-30). Second-generation manuals list about 4.2 qt with filter (5W-20).
What generation is the 2017 Chevrolet Volt?
Second generation (2016-2019).
What tire sizes does a Chevrolet Volt use?
First-gen US pages list 215/55R17; second-gen pages list 215/50R17.